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[webfox]

Hi, I want to introduce myself to the forum. My name is Martin and I am currently taking time out from my existing job as an offshore scaffolder to learn my new trade as a plumber. Since last November I have been enrolled on the BTSC 'Fast Track' plumbing course and I have now got to the stage of completing Level 2 and 3. I am booked in to complete my 'Water Regs' and 'un-vented' certificates in October and the final 'ACS' exam to follow.

As everybody involved with a new apprentiship in plumbing knows, to find work and getting your foot on the ladder is extremely difficult and can seem like there is no or little hope of gaining experience after shelling out a substantial amount of money for a career that is difficult to start. It is frustrating to say the least!!

I have been around the contruction industry for many years and I have gained valuable experience i.e. health and safety, manual handling and loads of common sense.

Is there anybody out there that is willing to help a keen and self motivated trainee plumber who will work voluntary. I have my own transport (van) and tools and will work and travel in the Northwest. 😀

 

[boilerman]

Hi Martin,nice introduction and good luck with your search.
Unforunatelythe plumbing trade is awash with similar offers(even here in Shropshire)and for the most part the plumbing trade is not at its best(no building work).There's also a little paranoia out there that once you've got the experience and you branch out on your own,then you become the competion.
Welcome to capitalist Britain

 

[Puddle]

Hi Martin
Welcome to the forums,hope you enjoy
🙂

 

[PlumbBobBob]

hi martin welcome to the forums

steve

 

[fuzzy]

hi mate, welcome to the forum, look forward to your comments mate

 

[webfox]

Thanks guys..... Even though I am struggling to find a experienced plumber to take me on, I still feel lucky enough to know a few people in Preston and I have sorted out a few days a week for now just to get my hand in.

To boilerman, it seems that the competition issue is quite a valid point but on the other hand if you could work together to bring work in then eventually the trainee (me) would go off and do the basic jobs and the experienced plumber would sort out the more sophisticated areas. An ideal world I know!!!

Will still be here open to ideas if there are any offers out there!!

Martin